Acting
James Randi
Born 1928-08-07
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Department: Acting
Biography
James Randi was a Canadian-American stage magician and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He was the co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation.
Known For
Prominent works featuring James Randi
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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Happy Days
1974
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Messiah
2020
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An Honest Liar
2014
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Penn & Teller: Bull!
2003
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The Unbelievers
2013
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Penn & Teller Get Killed
1989
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Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
1987
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The Reality of Me
2012
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Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper
1974
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (18 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Mother of all Science Scandals | Self (Archive Footage) | Movie | 2026 |
 | Messiah | James Randi | TV Series | 2020 |
 | Going to Hell | Self | Movie | 2019 |
 | Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson | Self | Movie | 2018 |
 | An Honest Liar | Self | Movie | 2014 |
 | The Unbelievers | Self | Movie | 2013 |
 | The Reality of Me | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | Penn & Teller: Bull! | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2003 |
| Beyond Desire | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1994 | |
| James Randi: Psychic Investigator | Himself | TV Series | 1991 | |
 | Penn & Teller Get Killed | Rope Holder #3 | Movie | 1989 |
 | Exploring Psychic Powers Live | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread | Dr. Zwicki | Movie | 1987 |
| Magic or Miracle | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 | |
 | Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper | Dentist / Executioner | Movie | 1974 |
 | Happy Days | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1974 |
 | The Truth About Houdini | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |